Kevin Hart announces decision to step aside as 2019 Oscar Host

The comedian/actor made this announcement on his Twitter page on Thursday night, December 6th.

Kevin Hart also included an apology to the LGBTQ community, after his past anti-gay comments resurfaced following Tuesday’s news that he would host next year.

In the tweet, he stated his reason saying, ”This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists,” Hart wrote

I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.